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Salary: USD 166,250 - 194,775 / annual
Freenome is seeking a Clinical Laboratory General Supervisor to oversee daily operations of the Analytical Laboratory and provide supervision to Clinical Laboratory Scientists (CLSs) and Laboratory Associates. This role reports to the Senior Director, Laboratory Operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day supervision of laboratory personnel, including performance evaluations and coaching/mentoring
- Manage daily laboratory operations including scheduling, troubleshooting technical and non-technical issues, and resolving problems affecting test performance
- Perform administrative duties: review and update SOPs, work instructions, protocols, training forms, QC forms, and equipment maintenance documentation
- Conduct annual reviews of SOPs and work instructions
- Manage testing, validation, and implementation of new procedures and laboratory equipment
- Perform laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses according to SOPs as needed
- Review, interpret, and report study results in the laboratory information management system (LIMS)
- Perform, review, and document laboratory quality control procedures
- Demonstrate strong technical expertise in assay troubleshooting and LIMS platform functionality
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment
- Lead training for existing and new laboratory personnel on new procedures
- Lead internal and external inspection preparation activities
- Participate in quality assurance activities and maintain stringent quality standards
- Communicate technical information to technical and non-technical audiences
- Review equipment maintenance records and temperature monitoring reports
- Collaborate with Environmental Health and Safety Officer on laboratory safety
- Lead onboarding activities for new laboratory personnel and oversee personnel documentation and training records
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Automation, Development, Quality, and Laboratory Information Management teams
- Lead execution of assay improvements, new assay configurations, and validation activities
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM–6:30 PM (subject to change). Onboarding training: 7:30 AM–4:00 PM for up to two months. Periodic weekend rotations required for approximately six months.
Requirements:
- Valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license or Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist license (required)
- Bachelor of Arts or Science in Biomedical Laboratory Science, Clinical Science, or related field (required)
- Six or more years of CLS licensed work experience in a clinical laboratory setting (required)
- Working knowledge of local, state, and federal laboratory regulations (required)
- Strong understanding of good laboratory practices and regulatory compliance (required)
- Ability to prioritize tasks with high emphasis on quality (required)
- Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail (required)
- Strong leadership skills (required)
- Excellent communication skills (required)
- Demonstrated track record of success in cross-functional team environments (required)
- Two or more years of supervisory experience (preferred)
- Experience with laboratory automation such as Hamilton or Bravo liquid handlers (preferred)
